Do they at least have Snapchat over there?

Now, the Kenyan government has taken slut-shaming to a whole new level. In Kenya, grown-ass men and women can now be thrown in jail for up to three months for sexting.

“Sexting or sending obscene messages could land you in prison,” Kenyan daily newspaper The Star reports on its website. “This is according to Christopher Wambua from the communications authority from Kenya.”

Those found to be guilty of sexting can be fined up to 5,000 Kenyan shillings and jailed for up to three months. Google tells us 5,000 shillings is only equal to $57, but the threat of 90 days of prison time should be enough to terrify potential sexters.

Sexting in Kenya rose to alarming levels because of teenagers who used WhatsApp, Google chat, Facebook and others during spring break, the Star reports. Leave it to a bunch of teens on vacation to ruin it for everyone.

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